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Butler travels to Cincinnati on Wednesday to face Xavier in a BIG EAST rematch. The Bulldogs are looking to rebound after Xavier swept them in their first meeting this season; Butler enters at 11-13 overall and 5-7 in conference play, while Xavier is 14-9 and 7-5.

By the Numbers
  • First serve is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Nov. 4.
  • Xavier leads the all-time series, 21-8.
  • Butler’s Jersey Loyer averages 4.16 digs per set, sixth in the BIG EAST.
  • Xavier’s Charlotte Moriarity leads the team with 309 kills.
Yes, But

Butler has struggled overall, but showed signs of momentum last weekend, splitting two matches with a five-set loss to St. John’s and a three-set win over Seton Hall. Loyer’s career-high 27 digs against St. John’s earned her BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Week honors.

State of Play
  • Xavier has won its past two conference matches, against Seton Hall and St. John’s.
  • Butler’s offense is led by Raegan Durbin, who has 205 kills; Zoe McDonald leads the Bulldogs with 72 blocks.
  • The Bulldogs’ last win over Xavier came Nov. 15, 2023.
What’s Next

Butler returns home Sunday, Nov. 8, to host Creighton at 1 p.m. ET, with a Senior Day celebration before the match.

Bottom Line

Butler needs to turn last weekend’s flashes of resilience into a complete road performance against a Xavier team that has already beaten the Bulldogs this season.